Reviews of the Windows Defender
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CNET Review
The Good: Windows Defender is free, offers many advanced features, provides fast scans, is light on system resources, and includes two free technical support calls.
The Bad: Windows Defender requires you to verify your Windows license before you can even download the app, missed half of the spyware on our test machine, and didn't fully remove half of the spyware samples in our tests.
The Bottom Line: Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection. Still, it's best to get a second opinion, probably from your name-brand antivirus-plus-software application.
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: CNETMSWINDOWSDEFENDER
General
- Category Security applications
- Subcategory Security - adware & malware removal tools
- License pricing Standard
Software
- License Type License
- License Qty 1 PC
- License Pricing Standard
- Platform Windows
- Distribution Media Download
System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later
- Software Requirements Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
- Min Processor Type 233 MHz, 233 MHz Intel Pentium
- Peripheral / Interface Devices Internet connection 28.8 Kbps
- System Requirements Details Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP 1 or later - Pentium - RAM 64 MB - HD 20 MB, Microsoft Windows XP SP 2 or later
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